Chapter 5
Mom couldn't repress her anticipation for long. You could almost here the anticipation falling out of the seams through her e-mails. That went on for a few weeks and I was in no rush to tell her I knew about all the anticipation in her letters and ask what is was about, I didn't want to tell her as much as she wanted to know. Eventually she couldn't comply with Charlie's wishes any longer. I could tell she was serious when I read the subject of her e-mail. TELL ME WHAT"S UP! I gasped this was the moment I've been dreading. Edward was by my side instantaneously.
"What's wrong, Bella?" he sounded anxious; I took a deep breath to reassure him.
"Nothing it's just my mom's email…I don't think she'll be avoiding the subject any longer." I sighed it would be so easy to just sign out of my account and avoid it for a while. But eventually she'd call. "She wants to know what's up. Charlie's got her worried I guess." With another sigh I opened the letter.
Bella I would just like to let you know that I am not a complete idiot. And frankly you and your father are scaring me. Now I want to know what's going on right this minute young lady! I will not stand for this. You never use to keep secrets from me before. Why now?
Her e-mail took on a much lighter tone now.
What could be so bad that you can't tell your mother? Don't worry about it just let me know. You can't even imagine how crazy I'm going thinking up all the worst things that could possibly be wrong. Are you sick? Oh god please tell me you're alright. I love you and I'll be waiting to hear from you. But not for long so you better respond as soon as possible, or I might do something rash.
I love you,
Mom.
"I'm glad I didn't ignore this. She won't be waiting much longer." I sighed again; stretching my fingers before I tried to explain to her that I was okay without revealing anything too early.
"What is it?" I smiled he stopped reading e-mails over my shoulder.
"Not much. She thinks I have a fatal disease or something." I shrugged, and started writing.
I'm sorry dad worried you. Really I am he was blowing things way, way out of proportion. There isn't anything wrong I just wanted you to visit. You know come meet my other friends and things like that. And I wanted to tell you something, semi-important but I won't tell you over the phone or e-mail so don't bother asking. Take a deep breath please I know your still freaking out. I can't wait to see you mom I miss you so much. Tell Phil I say hello, and please don't worry I am completely healthy, ok?
I love you and miss you and can't wait to see you.
Bye.
I sighed again, this wasn't going to go well with her, and my mom was never one for the whole waiting thing. She was far too impatient. Edward started rubbing my shoulder.
"It'll be ok. Don't worry so much." How could I not worry?
"I know everything will work out but I can't help but be anxious. I just know her too well. It might get ugly are you sure you want to stick around for the explosion?"
"I wouldn't leave you to face it on your own. After all you didn't ask for this I did. It's only fair that I'm here to bear some of the burden."
He kissed me and my heart flew. He smiled. "That is going to be hard to forget." He said caressing my cheek as I flushed. I smiled I don't think he even realized how abruptly he had changed the subject of our conversation. I don't even think he did it on purpose this time. He smiled back at me brilliantly and it took my breath away, I let a small gasp let out and he kissed me again. He pulled me out of the chair and crushed me against his body. He parted my lips with his and I was completely lost. I slid my hands over his chest and around his neck trying not to make any sudden movements so I could prolong the moment. He didn't seem to pull away as quickly as usual, and my breath was very jagged already, not wanting to repeat any other episodes I pulled away from him and gasped for air. He was breathing hard as well but he just moved his mouth to my neck. My heart was flying out of my chest. I felt my face fall a little as he pulled away.
He smiled at my expression and pulled me to the bed. He laid me on my comforter and carefully placed himself on top of me. He kissed my forehead then laid his head to my heart.
"You can't possibly believe how much I love this sound." He chuckled. "And all I have to do is simply kiss you once. Sometimes it's so hard to stop myself." He gently placed his lips against mine and my heart skipped a beat, he smiled. "You can't possibly know how much restraint it takes for me to let go of you." But yet and still he pulled away, Oh yeah very hard. It was nice to have a chance to breathe though.
"You…have got to be the most random person I have ever met." Changing the subject was good or else I'd be pouting, bad.
"What do you mean by that?"
"The funny thing is you don't even realize it. One minute we're talking about facing my mother, and then you're telling me how you love the sound of my heart pounding. I'm not complaining it's nice to know but it's just something I noticed." I shrugged. "…Just thought you should know." He smiled.
"Being random is a very human quality. So I think my randomness is your fault." After he finished talking he caressed my cheek. "Not that I'm complaining."
Just as that happened the doorbell rung.